To apply for a student visa is a complicated deal. Many reasons can lead to your visa refusal, shattering all your dreams to study in Australia. It is crucial to get aware of those reasons so that there can be a wider path for your chances of studying in Australia. Having said that, Ausyes Migration is there to help. Our experienced migration experts are efficient & professional enough to deal with any type of client’s problem.
We will try to minimize the chances of your visa refusal by driving you through the most common reasons that lead to an unenviable situation.
What are the Typical Grounds For a Student Visa Refusal?
In the last few years, there is an alarming rise in visa refusal applications. Students are continuously in a dilemma, trying to figure out what went wrong. We will help you by mentioning the reasons below.
Academic Qualifications
This is one of the most common reasons for a student visa refusal. Every Australian institute has its own set of minimum qualifications, depending on the type of course and education level. Before applying in an institute or university, go through their website to see if you qualify or not.
In case if you don’t qualify, then:
- You can search for another course you can enrol in that meets the desired requirements.
- Or, if you are determined to take admission in an institute but not able to meet the requirements, then you can pursue a one-year foundation or a bridging course that will help you in meeting the minimum basic requirements.
English-proficiency requirements
To study in Australia, you have to stand out well on the English proficiency requirements. If you are coming from a non-English speaking country, you will have to provide your English test results along with your visa application. To check Minimum English requirements, you can either visit the Australian Government’s website or on the University’s website. Accordingly, you have to score well in the IELTS exam to satisfy the requirements. At the time of visa application, make sure to submit documentary evidence that depicts your English test score, marking your English-proficiency.
Insufficient funds
This is one of the most prominent factors that could compel Australian Immigration Authorities to reject your visa application. To study in Australia, you should be capable of managing all your expenses by yourself till the time you will be there. If you fail at convincing your financial ability to the authorities, your visa application will be rejected instantly. Currently, students must show that they can sustain living costs of $AUD 20,290, though the figure can change anytime. If you fall incompetent to show this figure to Australian Authorities, then get ready to face a visa refusal.
Irregularities in Documents provided
Any irregularities in visa documents can drastically affect your visa application. Sometimes, little things like omitting a policy code can lead to dreadful circumstances. It is better to visit the Australian Immigration Department’s Website to check for all the necessary documents that need to be deposited at the time of visa application. Before applying, don’t miss out on again reviewing your application, this will be the last call to correct any mistake or add any missing piece of information in your visa application.
Character requirements & Immigration History
A country like Australia wouldn’t allow you to cross its boundaries if you are of a questionable character or if you have had a bad immigration history. Australian Immigration Authorities carefully supervises Student Visa subclass 500 applications to check any of the odds. If they find any discrepancies in the visa application relating to the above-mentioned factors, the visa would be rejected right away. The Department of Border Protection & Immigration will also check your criminal behaviours. You are obliged to submit police certificates of the countries where you have lived for more than a year over the past 10 years after you turned 16.
GTE Requirements
GTE acts as a test to check the genuine intention of a student to study in Australia under Student Visa Subclass 500. Simply put, if a person is trying to enter Australia for any other means except study, on a student visa, he can be filtered out easily. To prove your genuine intentions, you will have to submit a personal letter or a statement in English along with the GTE requirements. If your statement looks unconvincing at the time of visa assessment, you might face visa rejection.
Health concerns and OSHC (Overseas student health cover) Insurance
If you relying on a temporary visa to enter Australia, then you will have to face a medical test to show that you are in a good health. In addition to that, you must also get an OSHC that will provide health & medical insurance benefits for the duration of your stay in Australia. If you have no OSHC, then your visa can be rejected. The OSHC can be either managed by you or your education provider. If it is by your education provider, you will have to state the name of your insurance provider, the start & end date of your policy, and the terms & conditions of your policy on the visa application. In case if OSHC is arranged by you, add the policy number on your visa application.
Welfare arrangements(if you’re under 18)
Last but not least, welfare arrangements are necessary for a student less than 18 years. As per the guidelines of Australian Immigration Authorities, adequate welfare arrangements must be approved by the education provider for the student’s stay in Australia. Find a certified accommodation provider who will issue you with a Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare(CAAW) letter.
How Can Ausyes Migration Help in Escalating the Chances of Your Visa Approval?
We understand your aspirations and unlike typical migration agents, we will ensure that your visa application is absolute & free of any irregularities that can lead to a visa refusal. Our registered migration Agent at Ausyes Migration will push you one step closer to your dream with advice that is professional, friendly, and realistic. Starting a new journey in a new country is difficult, and we aim at making things easier for you.
